Ivan Brkan

Ivan Brezak Brkan is the founder and editor of Netokracija, often referred to as 'Techcrunch of the Balkans', established when he was only 22. Recognized by Forbes as 'The internet aristocrat', he is a prominent figure among the digital generation that transcends borders. Ivan excels as a digital content consultant, having lent his expertise to renowned brands like Mastercard, A1, Microsoft, and Raiffeisen bank for content marketing and employer branding initiatives. His contributions extend beyond journalism to the organization of well-respected tech and business events in the region, including popular conferences like OMGcommerce and RockPaperStartups. Ivan's event management experience traces back to co-organizing the inaugural startup conference in Croatia, Web.start, and the country's first Barcamp. Privately, he orchestrated #TweetupZg, the largest gathering of Tweetup users in Croatia. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Ivan honed his skills as a journalist, contributing to leading Croatian technology and business publications such as Bug, Mreža, Plan B, and Lider. Additionally, as a freelancer, Ivan made significant editorial contributions to Freelance Switch, a prominent freelance magazine.